Room 102

In the heart of Old Montreal stand the ruins of the historic National Trust building. Behind the façade of World-war-II-era structure, dust from almost century-old debris swirls slowly in winter light. With support from the future hotel/artspace project SonoLux, artist Nancy Guilmette has created a site-specific installation, transforming the structure into a space where new life occurs. In room 102 of the building, an immaculate white bed has been placed, creating a startling juxtaposition between cold concrete architecture and the erupting vivacity of nature.

  • Nancy Guilmette
    Director
  • Micah Lockhart
    Producer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Chambre 102
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Art film, short, Experimental, drone
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    November 1, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Festival du Film sur l'Art (FIFA)
    Montreal
    Canada
    March 25, 2023
Director Biography - Nancy Guilmette

Following her studies in visual arts at the University of Quebec in Montreal, Nancy Guilmette acquired a vast experience in the conception and production of furniture and various objects from recycled materials as well as in the design and renovation of residence and restaurants such as the famous "Pied de Cochon" in Montreal. In spring of 2019 she showcased at the “Lambert et fils Montreal Corridor Gallery” her “Jardin de passage” exposition where the intimate links between art, design and nature are explored. "Jardin de passage" made a comeback at Cinéma Moderne in 2020 and in an abandoned garage of the mile end neighborhood in 2021. The first series of lamps MonteCristo #2, falls within her conception of design rooted in a green and durable consciousness.

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